FDA-A.27:2-2013
Parts
Object number
FDA-A.27:2-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Tudor Bench
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Tudor oak bench, single plank rectangular top on two bracket supports carved with inverted Ionic capitals and the Tudor rose
Comments
In about 1625, one of the Fellows, Thomas Weaver (c.1574–1650), presented benches and desks for use in College Chapel. At this time the Chapel was the only church in the parish and the benches were intended for the townspeople to sit on. Two of Weaver's benches are now here in Election Hall.
This is one of two similar benches. For a further similar Tudor bench in the collection, see: FDA-A.260-2013.
This is one of two similar benches. For a further similar Tudor bench in the collection, see: FDA-A.260-2013.
Description
Dimensions
height (actual size): 520mm
width (actual size): 4700mm
depth (actual size): 320mm
width (actual size): 4700mm
depth (actual size): 320mm
Material
oak
Physical description
Tudor oak bench; with a moulded single plank rectangular top on two bracket supports carved with inverted Ionic capitals and the Tudor rose; restorations and replacements
Production
Date
1550-1599
Note
19th-century substitutions and later replacements
History and association
Object history note
For similar to Tudor benches in the collection, see: FDA-A.27:1-2010 and FDA-A.260-2013.
